</s>DECLASSIFIED 1 Actuality NW 50353. Information 9, PCT. MAHA Data 6/27/25 SECRET- Thursday, June 6, 1968 - 2:20 p.m. Mr. President: Herewith a report on the assassin, including the fact that he took drugs. W. W. Rostow CIA 05827 SECRET WWRostow:rln 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy on June 6, 1968, has sparked widespread shock and grief across the globe. The US government has condemned the assassination, with President Lyndon B. Johnson calling it "a time of tragedy and loss" for the country.

Foreign governments have also expressed their condolences to Senator Kennedy's family, including:

* Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin, who called the assassination a "crime against humanity"
* French President Charles de Gaulle, who condemned the assassination as a "senseless act"
* British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, who expressed his shock and sadness over the assassination

The US government has launched an investigation into the assassination attempt, including a probe by the Los Angeles Police Department and a review by the FBI.

President Johnson's proclamation will be interpreted to mean that flags remain at half-staff through Sunday, June 9, as a day of national mourning. The State Department is coordinating with the Kennedy family to announce foreign governmental visitors who may attend the funeral.

The assassination has led to a significant response from the US government and foreign governments, including:

* A protective detail being placed with each presidential candidate and their family
* A commission being appointed to examine the causes and consequences of physical violence in America
* Biographical data being released on several individuals who were part of this effort

The event was widely condemned by world leaders, and a number of investigations were launched into the assassination attempt.

Key figures involved include:

* Robert F. Kennedy
* Lyndon B. Johnson
* Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin
* French President Charles de Gaulle
* British Prime Minister Harold Wilson

Dates and locations relevant to the event include:

* June 6, 1968 (death of Robert F. Kennedy)
* June 7, 1968 (opening of condolence book)
* Yaoundé, Cameroon
* Moscow, USSR
* Washington D.C.
* United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and military facilities abroad

Significant events related to the assassination include:

* Death of Robert F. Kennedy
* Opening of condolence book for Senator Kennedy at Spaso House (residence of Ambassador)
* Radio Cameroon broadcast on June 6, 1968, announcing Robert F. Kennedy's death
* US/USIS message "C'A Y EST, ROBERT KENNEDY EST MORT"
* Flag at half-mast on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions

Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned include:

* Radio broadcast from Cameroon announcing Robert F. Kennedy's death
* US/USIS message "C'A Y EST, ROBERT KENNEDY EST MORT"
* Flag at half-mast on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions

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